http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/-t1.htm Technical Questions and Answers Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:59:30 GMT 10 http://i63.servimg.com/u/f63/11/53/87/00/bb_ban10.gif http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/-t1.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/back-firing-mgbgt-through-the-carburetters-t172.htm Anonymous MGB GT 1978..Just put on new leads, dist. cap, coil and am fairly sure I got the leads back in the right order on the dist. cap. It goes, it starts but it is making a hell of a noise by exploding fuel through the carbs and then via the exhaust pipe. I know you will say timing. I have now spent a lot of time changing the leads around re-timing it from tdc on the crank pulley etc. It has just passed its MoT. I want to use the car but the dear old ladies of Largs are suffering from ... Technical Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:43:33 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/back-firing-mgbgt-through-the-carburetters-t172.htm#1569 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/back-firing-mgbgt-through-the-carburetters-t172.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mga-coupe-t180.htm dave stewart The only thing you can believe about any advert is the price - normally, if it aint top dollar it's not worth a damn, and this is not top dollar.
Anyone know anything about it?]]> Technical Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:59:30 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mga-coupe-t180.htm#1661 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mga-coupe-t180.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgf-tf-purchase-t171.htm Anonymous
KeithM ]]> Technical Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:24:35 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgf-tf-purchase-t171.htm#1538 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgf-tf-purchase-t171.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/tyreweld-t128.htm Anonymous A word of warning - The manufacturers say "TyreWeld is not recommended for tubed tyres!"]]> Technical Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:43:43 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/tyreweld-t128.htm#1025 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/tyreweld-t128.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/tc-restoration-t74.htm Tim Jackson Are there any T type ‘gurus’ in the club to advise on reputable people to help out, especially with regard to the ‘first-fit’ of body panels?]]> Technical Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:42:33 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/tc-restoration-t74.htm#491 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/tc-restoration-t74.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/tf-modern-headlights-t81.htm TD2
Anyone tried upgraded bulbs such as the Phillips x-treme range?

Comments and advice welcome.

I know some have gone down the aftermarket HDI route but I would prefer to stay legal.]]> Technical Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:18:32 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/tf-modern-headlights-t81.htm#566 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/tf-modern-headlights-t81.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/wheels-and-tyres-1975-midget-1500-t99.htm Midget1 5.5 x 14J Minator wheels with 165/65/14 Yokohama A-Drive tyres. Does anyone know whether these will fit straight on or will there be clearance issues? ]]> Technical Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:40:08 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/wheels-and-tyres-1975-midget-1500-t99.htm#680 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/wheels-and-tyres-1975-midget-1500-t99.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/hub-pulling-t95.htm Midget1 ]]> Technical Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:34:01 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/hub-pulling-t95.htm#653 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/hub-pulling-t95.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/13-4-su-conversions-t78.htm Tom Harrison Cheers

Tom]]> Technical Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:04:01 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/13-4-su-conversions-t78.htm#512 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/13-4-su-conversions-t78.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mg-tf-remote-locking-t75.htm Anonymous Hi, Hope someone can offer some advice. My wife picked up a 2004 MGTF (1.6 litre 115) from a local car dealer today and surprisingly was told that despite being handed a remote key fob which apparently controls the immobiliser/alarm, it does not lock or unlock the doors therefore after disarming the immobiliser/alarm with the remote fob she then has to use the key to unlock the driver door. Are you able to confirm that this is indeed the case as the fob has two rubber buttons on it (one ... Technical Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:06:54 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mg-tf-remote-locking-t75.htm#495 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mg-tf-remote-locking-t75.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgf-tf-head-gasket-failure-t71.htm dave stewart When we decided to get Mary a TF as her everyday car, I wanted to get a post 2004 one because with the 2003 re-design, head gasket failure was no longer an issue. I don't really have time for "own car" repairs! However I had to retrieve said car on the breakdown trailer on monday because of -- Head Gasket Failure. So later cars dont blow head gaskets? yes they @@@@ing do! And it has only done 21,000 miles. The usual sump full of emulsified oil is oh so familiar. Well the head is ... Technical Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:54:12 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgf-tf-head-gasket-failure-t71.htm#475 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgf-tf-head-gasket-failure-t71.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/v8-inlet-manifold-composite-gasket-t60.htm mitchmg Spent this afternoon stripping the carbs and inlet manifold off the V8 and the manifold gasket put up a good fight on removal due to the liberal amount of sealant applied. Due to the makeup of the new composite gasket I presume no sealant need be applied around the water ports ? Manifold is now off to get powder coated so I have time to ponder the question. Thanks and regards:) Technical Sun, 18 May 2008 16:49:22 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/v8-inlet-manifold-composite-gasket-t60.htm#405 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/v8-inlet-manifold-composite-gasket-t60.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/j2-spark-plugs-t50.htm Anonymous
What spark plugs should I be using in a J2?
Long or short reach?
If I use long reach does this matter in a "standard" engine?

(This is the first time I've used this website & like Dave I'm finding it somewhat difficult to navigate to find what I want.... (not a tulip diagram in sight...)]]> Technical Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:57:47 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/j2-spark-plugs-t50.htm#369 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/j2-spark-plugs-t50.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mg-modern-tf-spares-t16.htm dave stewart We wanted to fit foglights to the TF. Just knockout the blanking plate and pop them in I thought, however it is proving impossible to source a fog light wiring harness, and you do need one. Both lamps, the relay, and the switch have special multi pin plugs which cant be "knife and forked". In the old days you wired up lamps with a roll of wire and a box of terminals! So anyone out there with a TF, if you don't have foglights - keep it that way!! PS if your TF is pre 2004 [which ... Technical Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:25:05 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mg-modern-tf-spares-t16.htm#114 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mg-modern-tf-spares-t16.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgc-mods-t23.htm rstevenson Anyone with experience of mods to MGC's? (Engine, carbs, 5 speed box, suspension etc.) Also I have loads of spares for C's if anyone is interested. I am currently breaking a LHD US spec GT. Technical Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:20:29 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgc-mods-t23.htm#145 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgc-mods-t23.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/oil-leak-t15.htm Midget1 ]]> Technical Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:53:20 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/oil-leak-t15.htm#111 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/oil-leak-t15.htm http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgb-tyre-sizes-and-pressures-t2.htm Anonymous ]]> Technical Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:37:23 GMT http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgb-tyre-sizes-and-pressures-t2.htm#4 http://mgcaledonian.forumotion.com/technical-f3/mgb-tyre-sizes-and-pressures-t2.htm